MEREL D (IMO 9740433)
MEREL D is a Bulk Carrier built in 2016 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 35,000 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 24,185, and a length overall of 179.979 metres. This size and configuration is typical for bulk carriers engaged in regional or coastal dry bulk trades. MEREL D is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the South America West Coast, East Asia, and the Singapore Strait. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 215138000
- Call sign: 9HA4977
- Gross tonnage: 24185
- Deadweight: 36132 t
- Length overall: 179.979 m
- Beam: 29.997 m
- Home port: VALLETTA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 45 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 23/03/2022, Dampier (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 23/08/2026
- Registered owner: MEREL D BV (Netherlands)
- Ship manager: ALLIANCE MARITIME (Netherlands)
- ISM manager: ANGLO-EASTERN ANTWERP NV (Belgium)
- Last AIS position: 13°39.7′N · 090°44.3′W · Speed 1.4 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 21:18 UTC
- Destination: Puerto Páez (VE PPZ)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MEREL D?
The vessel has a length overall of 179.979 metres and a beam of 29.997 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.315 metres.
What is the capacity of MEREL D?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 35,000 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 24,185.
Which classification society manages MEREL D?
MEREL D is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel's current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has MEREL D been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the South America West Coast, East Asia, and the Singapore Strait. These regions represent its recent operational areas.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 12 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 August 2026. All-time records show 45 inspections since 2016 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 23 March 2022.
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